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½ Crown / 2 Shillings 6 Pence
| Silver (.750) | 14.138 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Period | Irish Free State (1922-1937) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1928-1937 |
| Value | ½ Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (½ Coróin) (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound (1826-1971) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 14.138 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1970 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#3298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
An Irish Hunter horse facing left with the denomination below
Script: Latin (Gaelic)
Lettering:
LEAṪ
ĊORÓIN
2s 6d
PM
Translation:
Half
crown
2 Shillings 6 Pence
PM
Designer: Percy Metcalfe
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Varieties exist, such as:Close O and I in COROIN
8 tufts in horse's tail, with 156 beads
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1928-1937 Irish ½ Crown / 2 Shillings 6 Pence coin is that it was designed by the renowned Irish artist and sculptor, Percy Metcalfe. Metcalfe was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for this coin features a depiction of a crowned harp, which is a symbol of Ireland, on the obverse side. The reverse side of the coin features a portrait of King George V. This coin was minted during a time of great change in Ireland, as it was transitioning from being a Dominion of the British Empire to becoming an independent state.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 6001 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 352000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1931 | 160000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 | 336000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1934 | 480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1937 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown / 2 Shillings 6 Pence 1928-1937 coin.
